1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

OFFICE HOURS:
9:00am – 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
Associate Ministers
Rev. Ken Blacknell
Min. John Carter
Min. Chris Colston
Rev. Garfield Garner
Rev. Al Gamble
Rev. Eugene Graves
Min. Shurron Green
Min. Floyd Williams
Rev. Alton Wilson
Ministers of Evangelism
Min. Karen Blacknell
Min. Amelia Brown
Evang. Geneva Burse
Min. Geneva Crownhart
Evang. Karen DeLee
Evang. Denise C. Jackson
Min. Roslyn Long
Evang. Ruthell Morris
Evang. Deloris Williams
Rev. Ronald L. Bowens, Pastor
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
WEEKLY
Bible Study (Adult)
Deacon’s Meeting
Intercessory Prayer
New Members Class
Sunday School
Recovery Ministry – Tim Sanford
Sunday School Teachers
Sunday Worship
Youth Bible Study
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Sunday
Wednesday
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Marriage Ministry
Gospel Choir Preparation
Health Ministry
Shepherds Care
Education Ministry
Communication Ministry
Male Chorus Preparation
Men’s Ministry
Minister’s Meeting
Money Matters
Mother’s Ministry
Outreach Ministry
Prison Ministry
Single’s Ministry
Senior’s Ministry
Media Ministry
Usher Ministry
Women’s Ministry
Youth Choir Preparation
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Mission Statement
Exalt the Savior * Equip the Saint * Evangelize the Sinner
A Purpose Driven Church
Friendly through fellowship ▪Developed through discipleship
Enlarged through evangelism▪ Sharing and caring through
servanthood▪ Stronger through God’s Word and true worship
3375 Church Lane, Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 497-8227 office (770) 497-9775 fax
www.friendshipduluth.org
[email protected]
Order of Worship
April 12, 2015
Sermon Notes
Theme: Resurrection
+Opening Prayer
+Call to Worship (1Corinthians 15:3-4)
Speaker:
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Topic:
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Scripture:
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Sermon Notes:
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For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ
died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that
he rose again the third day according to the scriptures;
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+Hymn of Praise #511 “Victory in Jesus”
Congregation
 +Fellowship with Friendship (Please greet those around you)
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Kathy Saunders (7:30)
+Announcements
Tonia Lindley (11:00)
Praise & Worship
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+Tithes & Offering (II Corinthians 9:6-8)
Officers
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But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly;
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and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
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Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not
grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
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And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always
having all=sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
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Selection
Choir
Preached Word
Pastor Bowens
+ Call to Discipleship
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Altar Call and Benediction
 Please Stand
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Pastor Bowens
+Worshippers will not be allowed to enter/exit sanctuary
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Lord, thank you for leading me to worship
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today. Help me hear what you have to say.
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Amen.
Church Announcements
Hymn of the Month
FBC Women's Ministry
Calling all Ladies!
If you have never been to a FBC Women's Fellowship, plan on joining us this year
as we study: “Unveiling the 7 Spirits of God". Be ready for an awesome time in the
Lord filled with fun and laughter. Come out every 2nd Saturday - Fellowship hall
from 9am -11am. *Prayer begins @ 8:30 am. Come, taste and see that the Lord is
good... Psalm 34:8
#511
“Victory in Jesus”
I heard an old, old story, how the Savior came from glory,
How He gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me:
I heard about His groaning, of His precious blood’s atoning
Senior's Ministry is planning a Spring Fellowship lunch at Mimi's Café, 1880 Mall
of Georgia, Buford, GA on Saturday, April 25th from 11:15 am to 1:15 pm. Lunch
at your own expense. All FBC members are welcomed. Contact Brenda Graves at
770-797-5185 to sign-up. Church bus leaving FBC at 10:30 am. Please respond
by April 21st as to whether you'll be taking the church bus or driving yourself. First
come, first served.
Then I repented of my sins, and won the victory.
Youth Ministry News Plans are being finalized for Vacation Bible School,
June 1-5, 2015, 6:00pm-9:00pm. We are currently in need of Teachers (from
Nursery to High School, Craft and Recreational workers, Kitchen Helpers, Servers
and Cleanup Crew. All children and adults are encouraged to join us for Vacation
Bible School.
He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him
We are still in need of those who feel led by God to work with the youth for
Nursery, Beginners, Children church and Wednesday youth Bible study. All
interested workers must submit to a background check.
I heard about His healing, of His cleansing power revealing,
REFRAIN
Oh, victory in Jesus, my Savior forever
He sought me, and bought me with His redeeming blood;
He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.
How He made the lame to walk again and caused the blind to see;
And then I cried, Dear Jesus, come and heal my broken spirit,
Contact Deacon & Sister King @ 505-982-0247 or via email
@[email protected] for additional information.
And somehow Jesus came and brought to me the victory.
FBC Men’s Ministry Helping Hands - FBC Men’s Ministry will be sponsoring its
first “FBC Men’s Ministry Helping Hands” projects for our church family. We are
soliciting request from anyone in need of a Helping Hand in which your Men’s
Ministry can assist you with on May 2nd. Please forward your request (Name,
Contact Information & Project Request) to [email protected] or
pick up application from church office and a representative of Ministry will contact
you.
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IT’ S OFFICIAL!!! The FLC Gym and Fitness Center opens April 20
Monday-Friday
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Closed on Wednesday
And I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea
About the angels singing and the old redemption story,
And some sweet day I’ll sing up there the song of victory.
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Hours of Operation:
Mornings
Afternoon
I heard about a mansion He has built for me in glory,
7:30am-12Noon
4:00pm-8:00pm
The trainer will be onsite for fitness room demos on Saturday, April 18 th,
10am-12pm. If you would like to attend demo, please e-mail your request to
[email protected].
DEACON OF THE MONTH
Melvin Brown
NEW MEMBER GREETER
Sharon Edwards/Kim Young
Church Announcements
Church Announcements
No eating or drinking in the sanctuary at any time. Please silence all cell phones.
Children’s Church for ages 2 – 10 years in lower annex. Nursery ages 6 months – 2 years;
7:30 & 11:00 Services
Prayer List – remember with prayer, calls & visitations.
Bro. Joseph Allen
Sis. Glenda Atkinson
Sis. Julia Barnes
Bro. Trocon Berry
Bro. Willie Benton
Sis. Lucille Bergman
Bro. Donald Blackmon
Dea. Willie Blake
Sis. Joyce Brooks
Evg. Amelia Brown
Evg. Geneva Burse
Bro. Errol Chung
Sis. Margaret Commodore
Mother Irene Cooper
Sis. Martha R. Davis
Sis. Natalie Davis
Ms. Naomi Douglas
Bro. Keith Godbee
Bro. Darius Gregory
Bro. Michael Harper
Sis. Darlene Harris
Sis. Odessa Harris
Bro. Willie Lewis Harris
Sis. Trish Hodges
Bro. Sanford Howell
Bro. Leroy Hurt
Sis. Dorothy Jamison
Bro. Robert Jenkins
Sis. Allison Johnson
Sis. Mary L. Jones
Bro. Patrick Jones
Sis. Robbie Kemp
Sis. Mildred McRae
Mr. Reginald Maddox
Sis. Sylvia Marrow
Mrs. Ida Matthews
Sis. Roxanne Motley
Sis. Dorothy Newell
Sis. Jacqueline Sydnor-Owens
Mr. Arthur Peters
Sis.Gloria Peters
Sis. Miriam Peters
Bro. Garvin Potts
Sis. Nancy Reddic
Sis. Peggy Rogers
Sis. Tammy Rogers
Bro. James Rollins
Sis. Carrie Royals
Bro. John Seniguar
Sis. Minna Shadburn
Dea. Clarence Slaughter
Sis. Essie Smith
Bro. Oscar Smith
Bro. Rudy Smith
Sis. Tigg Smith
Bro. Xavier Stephens
Bro. Julian Sydnor
Bro. Timothy Taylor
Bro. Buster Thomas
Sis. Mabel Thomas
Bro. William Upshaw
Sis. Angie Watkins
Rev. Dwight Wilkerson
Bro. Donald Wood
Condolences to Sis. Jewell Powell and family during the passing of her sister,
Mrs. Vassie Powell Jones of Melbourne, FL. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Condolences to Reginald (Kimberly) Patterson and family during the passing of his
father, Mr. George Patterson. The funeral service was held in Mobile, AL on
Saturday, April 11, 2015.
Condolences to Sis. Ella Williams and Paula (Michael) Patterson and family during
the passing of their sister-in-law and aunt, Mrs. Evella Williams of Charlotte, NC.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Welcome April New Member: Tyree McKinney
Summer Drama
The Drama Ministry is inviting Elementary, Middle, and High School students
to participate in the Summer 2015 production:
“Experiencing God”.
Next Rehearsal – Thursday, April 16, 2015, 6:30:8:00 pm
College level and above are welcomed and needed to participate in behind the
scenes production work.
FMI: Cynthia Urquhart 501-554-5208 / [email protected]
Ursula Davis 404-429-5265 / [email protected]
Paul Turner 678-382-7020
Health Ministry – Nutrition Awareness Month
Celebration of Life Saturday, April 18th at 1 pm, Heritage Sanctuary. Guest speaker
will be Minister Geneva Crownhart. TOPIC: “Taking God at His Word”
Matthew 7:7-8
Outreach Ministry
Mission Statement: “ONE BODY SAVED TO SERVE”
It’s Prom Time Again! We are requesting gowns for our annual Prom Dress
drive. Please contact Pamela Barksdale @ 504-710-6990 for more information.
You may also bring donations to the Outreach Center.
Back Packs & School Supplies for Liberia
Please help us as we participate in a national campaign to donate back packs and
school supplies for Liberian students, Kindergarten to Middle School. We will
accept your donations in the Fellowship hall and the Outreach Center. Contact
Diana McGhee (404) 312-1232 or Joseph Reeves (404) 513-8861 for more
information.
Fruit & Produce items are available Fridays 4:00 pm– 5:00 pm at the Heritage
Church for ANYONE who can USE them. Any remaining items will be distributed
from the Outreach Center on Saturdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Outreach Center – Operating Hours
Mondays & Saturdays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Contact Diana McGhee @ 404-312-1232 or Catherine Stafford @ 678-983-7587
for more information about the Outreach Ministry.
One Harvest Food Ministries Is Here
We are now accepting orders for affordable high quality family meals from
One Harvest Food Ministries. April order is available for pick up on Saturday,
April 18th between 8:00 – 9:00 am at FBC. Orders may be placed at the Church
Office during regular business hours or online @ www.oneharvest.com. For more
information contact Rita Bowens at 770-497-8227 or Vonda Rogers.
Singles Ministry Presents: Dating + Marriage = Blended Families
Saturday, April 25th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Heritage Church Lower Level
Panel discussion with guest couples: Kara & Chris Elliot, Karen & Kevin Hayes
and Charlene & DeMetris Benn
Discipleship Ministry
Don’t miss out on studying the characteristic of being a Disciple for Christ. Our
class is spirit filled and led by the Holy Spirit. The Discipleship Ministry will start
their new class on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center,
our topic for this series is Disciples Victory.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting.